January 29: Lunar New Year No School
District-wide there will be no school on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 for Lunar New Year.
Due to winter weather conditions, all schools in the Lockport City School District will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 for staff and students. This includes the cancellation of all after-school activities, sports, and events.
Student and staff safety is our top priority, and we encourage everyone to stay safe and exercise caution in these conditions. Thank you for your understanding.
Family Empowerment Center Workshop: Talking About Sexuality
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Time: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: This virtual workshop is offered hybrid. As a registered participant, you may choose to receive a Zoom link to login from your own device and location or attend in person at the FEC to use device and log into the Zoom workshop. Family Empowerment Center, 57 Canal Street, Lockport , Suite 2 (enter through the parking lot door)
Registration: https://forms.gle/roNMnT829Vss5nJM7
Students at Charles Upson had a grinch-tastic time celebrating with crafts, stories, and lots of holiday cheer. Even the Grinch couldn’t help but smile seeing all the fun and festive spirit! Who says his heart can’t grow three sizes at Charles Upson? 💛
Mrs. Leuer's class at Charles Upson celebrated Candy Cane Day with a fun science investigation. We experimented with different liquids to explore what happens when a candy cane is placed in them. The students enjoyed making hypotheses in their journals and were excited to see if their predictions were correct. They then documented their findings in their candy cane journal, which made for an engaging and educational experience.
Mark your calendars: Winter recess begins on Monday, December 23, 2024, and continues through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Classes will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Enjoy a restful and happy break!
📚 We’re excited to introduce a new standards-based report card for K-4 students starting this year! 🎉 This report card highlights each child’s progress toward meeting New York State learning standards. Report cards will be sent home today, along with a guide to help you understand the new format. You can also view the guide online at https://5il.co/32iy7.
K-6 students will be dismissed early on Thursday, December 12 for Parent Teacher Conferences.
Elementary Grades K-4 dismiss at 11:50am
Intermediate Grades 5 & 6 dismiss at 11:10am
Please remember your child comes home early and we encourage you to make any arrangements necessary because of this early release.
LHS Student Council joined forces with schools across the district to support the annual PB&J Drive! Charles Upson Student Council members led the charge with a fun Pajamas for PB&J Day, where our amazing students and families contributed generously.
All donations of peanut butter and jelly will be distributed to local food pantries, helping Niagara County families throughout the year. 💙🐾 LCSD loves making a difference in our community—thank you to everyone who contributed to this heartwarming cause! 💛 #WeAllBelong #HighFiveLCSD
K-6 students will be dismissed early on Friday, December 6 for Report Card Marking
Elementary Grades K-4 dismiss at 11:50am
Intermediate Grades 5 & 6 dismiss at 11:10am
Please remember your child comes home early and we encourage you to make any arrangements necessary because of this early release.
🌍 International Day of Persons with Disabilities 🌟
Observed annually on December 3, this day—established by the United Nations in 1992—aims to promote understanding of disability issues and support the dignity, rights, and well-being of individuals with disabilities.
By raising awareness, we can all play a part in fostering inclusion in every aspect of political, social, economic, and cultural life. Together, let’s celebrate the diverse contributions and talents of persons with disabilities and continue striving for a more equitable and inclusive world. 💙
#LCSDPride
Today, December 2, is Special Education Day. We want to recognize the dedication and passion of our special education department, teachers, and staff at LCSD. Your hard work empowers every student and helps create an inclusive environment where all can thrive. #WeAllBelong
Quiet moments, big benefits! 📚 Charles Upson students are embracing the joy of reading through the Silent Reading Club. This dedicated time helps build focus, imagination, and a lifelong love for books.
🎉 What an amazing Literacy Night in Lockport! 📚✨
Families snapped photos, learned about the 5 Pillars of Literacy, and enjoyed stories read by our principals.
Big thanks to all the teachers, staff, and volunteers who made the night so special! 💙
Bullying and Promoting Wellness for Students with Disabilities
Date: Wednesday December 04, 2024
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Family Empowerment Center, 1st floor of the Cornerstone Ice Arena (offered Virtually on Zoom).
In this VIRTUAL workshop, parents, caregivers, or educators of children with disabilities learn to recognize the signs of a bullying situation and how to talk to a child. Learn about the supports and services that can be built into the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to promote social growth and well-being.
Register here: https://forms.gle/pAw34y65Xp5dusk27 to receive the zoom link.
Charles Upson Elementary kicked off their Bucket Filling Program with an inspiring school-wide assembly! Students learned what it takes to be the best bucket fillers they can be. Here are our standout Bucket Fillers of the Month for September and October—congratulations to these role models! 🏅💙
This just added to Literacy Night: Touch a Truck by the City of Lockport Fire Department. They are bringing two fire trucks and an ambulance to LCSD's Literacy Night.
Join us tomorrow, Thursday, November 21! Get ready for an evening filled with fun activities, celebrity storytime, games, parent support, a book exchange, community organizations, and of course pizza! The event starts at 6:00 p.m. sharp through 8:00 p.m. at Lockport High School, Visual and Performing Arts Center, 250 Lincoln Ave., Door 3.
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LCSD invites parents and guardians to share your thoughts in a brief, anonymous survey open from November 18 - November 22 to help improve your child’s school experience. As a parent/guardian you should have received an email on November 18th with the survey link. If you did not receive this email, please call your school secretary to obtain the link to the survey. Thank you in advance!
To foster strong reading and language skills for life, the 5 Pillars of Literacy—Phonics, Fluency, Phonemic Awareness, Vocabulary, and Comprehension—are essential foundational elements.
🧩 Pillar #5: Comprehension- understanding and interpreting text meaning.
Literacy Night Activity: Create a retelling glove or roll and retell with dice to build your comprehension.
Essential for lifelong learning, the 5 Pillars of Literacy—Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension—are the building blocks that help children develop strong reading and language abilities.
🧠 Pillar #4: Vocabulary - Knowing the meaning and pronunciation of words.
Literacy Night Activity: Join on the fun with a Vocabulary Activity for all ages. Choose between word connection or dominoes.
